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Product details
This mid-mount plate adds a transaxle support point in a Type 1 Beetle with the stock transaxle case. It is made from 5mm AISI 1018 cold-drawn steel and is meant for a fabricated, welded installation. The plate requires chassis modification, so plan the mount position around the transaxle and chassis before welding.
Technical Details
- Part number: 17-2881-7
- Component: Transaxle mid-mount plate
- Material: AISI 1018 cold-drawn steel
- Thickness: 5mm
- Installation: Weld-in, chassis modification required
- Case application: Stock Type 1 transaxle case
Fitment & Compatibility
For VW Type 1 Beetle chassis with the stock transaxle case. Establish drivetrain alignment and check clearance to the retained mounts and nearby parts before fabrication. A fabricator familiar with the chassis and transaxle support requirements should do the installation.